Difficulty Level : Intermediate / Proficient / Advanced / Skilled
Instructions : In each sentence, choose the appropriate noun form (singular or plural) to complete the sentence correctly. Pay careful attention to subject-verb agreement and the context of each sentence.
1. The _______________ of the forest are home to many rare species of birds.
a) canopy
b) canopies
2. The team’s _______________ is known for their incredible skill and dedication.
a) player
b) players
3. The _______________ of the new restaurant have received rave reviews from food critics.
a) chef
b) chefs
4. Her _______________ on the subject have made her a respected authority in the field.
a) research
b) researches
5. The _______________ of the company were celebrating their success at the annual conference.
a) executive
b) executives
6. The _______________ of the mountain range is breathtaking.
a) peak
b) peaks
7. The _______________ of the puzzle was difficult to solve.
a) piece
b) pieces
8. The _______________ in this city are always crowded during rush hour.
a) highway
b) highways
9. The _______________ of the story is its unexpected twist.
a) climax
b) climaxes
10. The _______________ of the ship were skilled sailors who navigated through treacherous waters.
a) crew
b) crews
11. The _______________ of the company have decided to implement new policies.
a) board
b) boards
12. The _______________ of the concert was a beautiful aria.
a) highlight
b) highlights
13. The _______________ of the document are confidential and should not be shared.
a) appendix
b) appendices
14. The _______________ of the beach were covered in seashells.
a) shore
b) shores
15. The _______________ of the project required months of meticulous planning.
a) aspect
b) aspects
Answers
1. b) canopies
2. b) players
3. b) chefs
4. a) research
5. b) executives
6. a) peak
7. a) piece
8. b) highways
9. a) clima
10. a) crew
11. a) board
12. a) highlight
13. b) appendices
14. b) shores
15. b) aspects
This exercise should provide you with more opportunities to practice choosing the correct singular and plural nouns in different sentences.